Danaë

[ dan-uh-ee ]

nounClassical Mythology.
  1. a daughter of the king of Argos and mother, by Zeus disguised as a shower of gold, of Perseus.

Other words from Danaë

  • Dan·a·än [dan-ee-uhn], /ˈdæn i ən/, adjective

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How to use Danaë in a sentence

  • Acrisius resolved, in consequence, that Danaë should never marry.

    The Student's Mythology | Catherine Ann White
  • Polydectes, who had persecuted Danaë in the absence of Perseus, was punished in the same manner.

    The Student's Mythology | Catherine Ann White
  • The Danaë, of which we have seen duplicates, the head excepted, he seems to have painted from an antique female torso.

  • If I had the ability, I would write an opera, call it 'Danaë' and offer you the title-rôle.

    The Paliser case | Edgar Saltus
  • So he built a high tower of brass, and imprisoned his daughter Danaë in the very highest room.

    Gods and Heroes | R. E. Francillon

British Dictionary definitions for Danaë

Danaë

/ (ˈdæneɪˌiː) /


noun
  1. Greek myth the mother of Perseus by Zeus, who came to her in prison as a shower of gold

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